Worldsensing has launched its newest wireless sensor, The Vibration Meter, which measures vibrations in long-term, continuous vibration monitoring projects. The product uses a tri-axial MEMS (micro-electromechanical system) accelerometer with a longer battery life, wider communications range, and more competitive price point than existing vibration-related technologies on the market while complying with key regulatory standards.
Expanding on Worldsensing’s existing portfolio of wireless monitoring devices, the Vibration Meter is positioned to help engineering service providers comply with regulations of building integrity such as the German standard DIN 4140-3, its British Analog BS 7385-2, and the ISO 2631-2 regarding the effect of the vibrations on people.
The product launch comes at a time when regulators are placing increased scrutiny on industries producing high-vibrational activities. To ensure safe and stable infrastructures in these industries including construction, mining, and off-highway, there has been a shift to safeguarding both building integrity and the comfort of local communities in the surrounding areas of construction sites.
The Vibration Meter can complement an existing high-sensitivity vibration monitoring system. It increases the data density to detect isolated events, thus increasing the reliability of the entire system. One Worldsensing Gateway can support several Worldsensing edge devices in the same network that are also measuring other sensors installed in the monitoring sections.
“With extreme weather events emerging across the globe, it’s imperative that infrastructure in our communities maintain the structural integrity it was designed to have,” said Andrea Bartoli, a chief technology officer at Worldsensing. “Worldsensing’s vibration device is a big step towards achieving this increased protection. As a result of the heightened monitoring of vibrational events, the engineering community can also commit to protecting the environment in their journey to uplifting local communities through their development projects.”
Up to 2 years of unattended operations with up to 15 km network range
The Vibration Meter is a highly durable device with an IP68 rating, requiring minimal maintenance. It is equipped with an advanced algorithm that can accurately detect threshold breaches of vibration-based parameters, including LAW/PPV and frequency.
The device continuously gathers this data at 1,000 MHz on site, which is then communicated through a cellular gateway to the management tools that engineering service providers use. This taps into Worldsensing’s Long Range (LoRa) antenna – providing up to 15 km of range and making it compatible with other Worldsensing devices and already deployed networks.
Equipped with a 3,6 V D-size user-replaceable, high energy density battery, The Vibration Meter has up to two years of battery lifespan at a 30-minute reporting period, with an event occurrence every two to three minutes. This technology has also been designed to work in all weather conditions, as it functions in -40 ⁰C to 80 ⁰C operating temperatures.
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